Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCLSK414A, 'Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Arrange transport for farm produce or livestock' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Confirm transport requirements

1.1. Transport requirements are confirmed according to enterprise marketing and production plans.

1.2. The amount and type of farm produce and/or number of livestock to be transported, the pick up or delivery requirements, and the route to be taken is confirmed according to enterprise instructions.

1.3. Legislative requirements associated with the transport farm produce or livestock are identified and complied with.

2. Prepare transport plan

2.1. Equipment, vehicles and resources required to transport farm produce or livestock are determined and arranged according to enterprise requirements.

2.2. Relevant authorisations, permits or animal identification requirements are identified, sought and obtained according to legislative requirements.

2.3. Transport arrangements include pick up and delivery details, and any requirement to unload livestock to allow for spelling, are documented.

2.4. Conditions to be maintained for produce, including separation for product integrity, are documented.

2.5. Compensation or penalties for damage to produce or livestock is negotiated, or transport insurance is obtained.

3. Source and select carrier

3.1. Carriers are sourced to ascertain availability, terms and conditions in relation to transport and enterprise requirements.

3.2. Carriers who satisfy the transport requirements are contacted to negotiate suitable costs, terms and cartage conditions.

3.3. Carrier is selected and negotiations are confirmed with an agreement and insurance arrangements prepared accordingly.

4. Co-ordinate transport arrangement

4.1. Relevant documentation is complete, accurate and according to industry, legislative and enterprise requirements.

4.2. Operational staff and contractors are communicated with regularly to confirm arrangements are clear and understood.

4.3. Scheduling arrangements and preparation of farm produce or livestock in readiness for transportation are checked and confirmed with enterprise personnel.


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCLSK414A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC40110 - Certificate IV in Agriculture
  • AHC41612 - Certificate IV in Organic Farming